Store Apprentice

Travis Perkins plc; Redhill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading retailer as a Store Apprentice in Redhill, where you'll gain hands-on experience in customer service and store operations while earning a recognized qualification. This role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and various benefits including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme and life assurance

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work program

20% discount across all Travis Perkins companies

Health and wellbeing support

Financial education and support

Discounts at over 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• No retail experience required, just a willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service.
• Handle deliveries, stock shelves, and assist with warehouse tasks.
• Maintain a clean and well-organised store.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Enthusiasm

Education

Equivalent of 5 GCSEs

Job description

What you'll do

Store Apprentice in Redhill

20 hours per week

We want to inform all applicants that we are unable to consider students for this particular role due to the study component involved.

We are looking for candidates who live locally and can easily commute to our store. Our stores are open from 7 AM to 8 PM, so you must be able to manage early starts and late finishes.

At Toolstation, we're not just hiring for today – we’re investing in your future and our own. Many of our managers began their journey on the shop floor and, through dedication and the support of our award-winning apprenticeship programmes, now lead their own stores or oversee significant operations.

This is your chance to build a successful career with one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers. As a Store Apprentice, you'll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in customer service, product knowledge, merchandising, business operations, and safety procedures.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage with customers: Understand their needs and provide excellent service through genuine conversations.
• Get involved in store operations: Handle deliveries, stock shelves, and assist with warehouse tasks. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves! There's a real family feel here, and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team. With support from your colleagues, you'll never feel like you're struggling.
• Keep things running smoothly: Maintain a clean and well-organised store, ensuring everything is ready for our customers and safe for our colleagues.
• Learn while working: Set aside time each week to complete coursework, supported by your Store Manager and a dedicated apprenticeship coach.

What you'll bring

• A positive attitude: A warm, friendly approach with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Reliability & flexibility: Show commitment to your team and customers, and adapt to varied tasks.
• Energy & enthusiasm: No retail experience required, just a willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.

What you'll get

• An award-winning apprenticeship program that’s the equivalent of 5 GCSEs. Check out what our apprentices have to say here.
• A fast-paced work environment where there is never a dull moment.
• Opportunities to move up the ladder, explore different roles across the business, or even take opportunities within the wider Travis Perkins Group.
• Benefits include:
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Bonus scheme and cycle to work program
• Save and buy as you earn options
• 20% discount across all Travis Perkins companies
• Health and wellbeing support with Aviva Digicare+
• Financial education, support, and recognition awards
• Discounts at over 1,000 retailers

If you want to take your career to the next level, apply now!

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for all employees, including promotion and training, without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.